Parenting
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- Dec 6
Family's sweet tradition has 8 babies wearing the same outfit on their way home from the hospital
Eight babies from three generations in one family have left the hospital wearing the same outfit in a tradition dating back to 1959.
Dec 6
- Dec 5
Bye, bye baby gifts? Why this mom says to skip traditional baby gifts and send new moms a care package instead
One mom outsourced advice from other moms to create what she calls the "New Mom Care Package formula."
Dec 5
- Dec 4
ABC News' Ginger Zee: How a sleep training expert got my son to sleep through the night
ABC News' Ginger Zee is the mother of two young boys.
Dec 4
- Nov 27
I breast pumped while running an Ironman race and was floored by the responses online
Jaime Sloan finished the Ironman 70.3 in Tempe, Arizona, in just over six hours.
Nov 27
- Nov 20
Mom blogger faces backlash after post on son's lack of 'likes' on social media
'I want to believe that it wasn’t him...that it was on me,' the mom wrote.
Nov 20
- Oct 30
'An empty womb and a dream lost': How I'm preparing for motherhood after 2 miscarriages
Instagram star Jenna Kutcher gets real about motherhood and loss.
Oct 30
- Oct 30
Same-sex couple carries same baby, calls experience 'priceless'
Ashleigh and Bliss Coulter both carried their baby boy Stetson.
Oct 30
- Oct 29
Teen anxiety and depression more likely in kids who don't trust or communicate with parents
A new study finds that teens who report less trust and communication with their parents are more likely to have anxiety and depression by the end of high school.
Oct 29
- Oct 22
Expectant couple baby-proofs their home, can you spot the hazards?
"GMA" helps a couple expecting their first child to baby-proof their home, and then puts them to the test to spot hidden baby hazards.
Oct 22
- Oct 4
Alicia Keys on co-parenting with her husband and his ex-wife
The singer-songwriter, her husband, Swizz Beatz, and his ex-wife Mashonda Tifrere, who wrote the book "Blend," discuss their difficult but ultimately joyous journey to co-parenting together.
Oct 4
- Sep 28
Too much screen time, too little sleep and exercise linked to worse cognitive development in children: Study
Nineteen out of 20 children in the U.S. failed to meet lifestyle benchmarks for sleep, activity and screen time use.
Sep 28 - Sep 15
Parents, take note: Kids, teen, college student mental health problems on the rise
A new report from WHO says one in three college students worldwide have a mental health condition.
Sep 15 - Sep 13
Momtroversy: Should dads 'comfort nurse' their babies?
A dad's viral video has everyone talking.
Sep 13 - Sep 5
New guidelines on kids, concussions, and what to do
It’s a common fear for parents whose children may get hurt while playing sports.
Sep 5 - Sep 4
'I'm not a housekeeper': Mom's candid post draws support from stay-at-home parents
A woman who's keeping it real in an essay about being a stay-at-home mom is sparking conversations among parents on Facebook.
Sep 4 - Sep 3
Kids should stay in rear-facing car seats as long as possible, new guidelines say
Children should stay in rear-facing car seats as long as possible to protect their developing heads, necks and spines.
Sep 3 - Aug 20
- Aug 17
'What Would You Do?' examines the controversial free-range parenting style
In the scenario, a parent drops off her young son at the boardwalk to play.
Aug 17 - Aug 14
This mom's back-to-school drop-off video left us in stitches because it's true
Some of us are not morning people.
Aug 14 - Aug 9
How one mom is changing a town's law on breastfeeding in public
Colleen Morgan, 33, was surprised to find a breastfeeding regulation in her town's pool rules.
Aug 9 - Aug 7
Serena Williams gets real about 'postpartum emotions,' struggle between work and motherhood
Williams, 36, described a struggle to balance her tennis career and motherhood.
Aug 7 - Jul 31
Moms being shamed for leaving kids unattended ignites heated parenting debate
A New York Times article is sparking an online debate about why leaving your children unattended has become taboo.
Jul 31 - Jun 17
Warning for parents as summer pool season gets underway
New video shows toddlers making their way to outdoor pools and climbing in despite safeguards in place; the video serves as a warning to moms and dads everywhere.
Jun 17 - Jun 14
Alabama sisters give birth on same day, hours apart, again
Their first children were also born around same time nine years ago.
Jun 14 - Jun 7
Canine caper: Toddler's adorable escape from her bedroom revealed on baby camera
Camera footage reveals to parents how their 15-month-old daughter escaped her bed and room Friday night.
Jun 7 - Jun 1
Serena Williams calls post-pregnancy the 'fourth trimester': Why she's right and what women should know
Williams is playing in her first Grand Slam since giving birth to her daughter.
Jun 1 - May 25
2 moms get huge results after petitioning Amtrak for better breastfeeding facilities
They started two petitions one that targeted the Philadelphia station and one that targeted the Washington station.
May 25 - May 18
Here are the names of your baby's future classmates
Definitely plan on an invitation to Liam's birthday party.
May 18 - May 8
Utah's 'free-range parenting' law is now officially in effect
The new law legalizing free-range parenting is now in effect in Utah.
May 8 - Apr 26
Mom outraged after preschooler told not say 'best friend'
A mother is furious after she says her daughter was told not to say "best friend" at school because it could exclude others.
Apr 26 - Apr 12
'It just felt right': Woman adopts baby after sitting next to pregnant woman on a plane
Samantha Snipes was already contemplating putting her baby up for adoption when a chance encounter led her to the woman who would adopt her son.
Apr 12 - Mar 1
Is breastfeeding good for Mom’s heart?
Women with normal blood pressure during pregnancy may be able to reduce their risk of heart disease by breastfeeding for at least six months per birth.
Mar 1 - Feb 22
- Feb 20
Meet Ginger Zee's new baby
ABC News' chief meteorologist, who is currently on maternity leave, appears live on "GMA' via Skype with her newborn son, Miles.
Feb 20 - Jan 26
Why parents should think twice about supplying kids with alcohol
A new study suggests that this commonly used strategy may be misguided.
Jan 26 - Jan 13
Simple tips for happier kids and parents
How to be a more mindful parent, focused on accepting your children for who they are rather than on who you expect them to be.
Jan 13 - Dec 7
Mom vilified for self-care post responds to backlash
She skipped an assembly to work out. What happened next was shocking.
Dec 7 - Dec 6
Wirecutter's top picks for strollers
Wirecutter, the popular product review site, released its buyer's guide for strollers and shared some of its top picks with "GMA."
Dec 6 - Nov 15
Mom's raw photo of her stretch marks resonates with many
"It’s no doubt a testament to the miracles my body has made."
Nov 15 - Nov 10
Mom and daughters go viral with matching outfits
Photos of Dominique Davis and her daughters get thousands of likes on Instagram.
Nov 10 - Oct 31
- Oct 27
11-month-old baby takes 1st steps to mother's delight
Quasheqa Bell, of Williston, South Carolina, was so excited to see her 11-month-old daughter Jisele take her first steps.
Oct 27 - Oct 23
- Oct 20
Parents' photos show before-and-after transformation of having kids
Mike Julianelle,a blogger and father of two, is sharing the photos online.
Oct 20 - Sep 28
Mom's viral post of horrific car accident reminds parents of importance of car seats
Her kids came away unharmed.
Sep 28 - Sep 20
- Sep 11
Dad's rules for dating his 5 daughters go viral: 'You'll have to ask them'
"You'll have to ask them," he wrote, among other things to empower them.
Sep 11 - Sep 7
Alanis Morissette reveals struggle with postpartum depression after birth of 2nd child
"I was devastated," the Grammy winner said.
Sep 7 - Sep 1
Mom who wrote about waiting to teach her son to read responds to backlash
Her decision has drawn harsh criticism from many other parents.
Sep 1 - Aug 24
A mother’s emotional note to her kids about growing up
One mom's take on the bittersweetness of your children growing up.
Aug 24